Job Details

Title:

Research Specialist - CCTS (Job ID #91693)

Department:

COM/CCTS

Category:

Academic Professional

Location:

Chicago

Close Date:

02/23/2018

Description:

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking a Research Specialist who will contribute to the conceptualization, design, development and delivery of translational research projects, addressing all areas of clinical and translational science for CCTS.

Duties:

Research
• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

Communication
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.
A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.